Miracle

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by whitethestral

by whitethestral

(Inspired by the novel The Book Thief)

I am grateful
For the fire
In the hearth.

It is the only thing
Keeping me warm
In this cold land,
Full of cruel people,
Called Nazi Germany.

I am grateful
For being German.
These Nazis smell out
All the Jews
Like cats chasing mice.

Even though,
One of my friends
Is Jewish.

I am grateful
For my books.
My faithful, unbiased, entertaining
Companions.
No one will ever take them away.

I am grateful
For living.
In this time of:

War.
Blood.
Loss.
Racism.
And despair.
Especially despair.

Everyday I wakeup,
And the first thing I think,
Is that it's a miracle
To still be alive.

Miracle.